Vanguard University

The athlete: Chelsea is back for her third campaign with the Lions, after two very solid seasons for VU?qualified for both Indoor and Outdoor Nationals last spring, as a member of the Track and Field team?personal best for the 5K is 18:44? as a freshman, performed nicely in the San Diego State Invitational, finishing eighth out of 82 runners?won the team's Most Inspirational Athlete Award as well as the Most Improved as a freshman?came to VU after an MVP season at Calvary Chapel High School in Santa Ana, California for Head Coach Derek DeCicco?high school record-holder in the mile and two-mile runs?has ran track for five years?also played three years of basketball and a year of varsity soccer?ran an 18:33 in the 3-mile during the CIF Finals?very gifted runner?will be a top contributor for the Lions throughout her career?should continue to blossom as an upperclassman with experience?2010 could be a breakout season for Van Cott.

The person: Chelsea Elaine Van Cott was born on January 12, 1990 to parents Randy and Michelle?has one older sister?is a Business major?favorite bible verse is Matthew 5:41?loves eating at "The Cheesecake Factory"?favorite color is brown and number is 15?favorite movie is "When In Rome" and TV shows are "House" and "Bones"?hobbies include reading, going to the beach, basketball, and sleeping?most admires her parents and high school coach?running has taught her discipline, responsibility, and integrity?career goal is to have an open mind for wherever God takes her?learned in life to take every day one step at a time.

Her thoughts: I just feel at home here on campus, and this is where I have grown the most.

Coach Bryan's comments: "Chelsea is our spunky, vivacious red-head! In all seriousness, Chelsea is a wonderful teammate who brings enthusiasm and charisma to the program. She is a loving, caring teammate, a hard worker, and a very gifted athlete. Chelsea is primed for a breakout junior season and we are excited to see how she contributes to the team's success."